Prioritizes tasks to ensure the effective functioning of the unit Follows the chain of command in reporting incidents or concerns Prioritizes workload and completes correspondence on time Provides information to prospective customers and hospital staff by answering all specific inquiries regarding patients queries Ensures a safe working environment through strict compliance with Hospital Policy and Procedures regarding safety infection security etc Participates actively in mock codes Follows guidelines for scheduling to build the daily schedule of the procedures per the Operating Room s slots utilization availability Reviews and schedules with the Director of Perioperative Services and Chief of Anaesthesia for effectiveness by identifying and proposing changes required in accommodating scheduling needs Demonstrates awareness and knowledge about physicians privileges Allows sufficient time for each procedure according to the physician s request and average time taken per procedure leaves enough time between cases for an adequate turnover of the room and equipment Refers special equipment instrument requests to the Central Sterile Services Department CSSD Supervisor Operating Room Desk Nurse as the booking is made Maintains up-to-date on-call schedule files for physicians Notifies appropriate operating Room staff of changes in surgical schedule nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Liaises with an Anesthetist on-call and operating Room Desk nurse with add-ons and emergencies for that day nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Provides and maintains accurate statistical reports nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Sends receives faxes and photocopies Schedules anaesthesia appointments as requested Maintains orders unit stationery forms in coordination with the Manager Enters charges and orders into the Cerner system efficiently and accurately Ensures prompt and constant correct billing entries Enters Physicians charging fees Ensures Insurance forms and cost estimates are available before the Operating Room s scheduling Answers phone calls politely and professionally using proper telephone etiquette Adheres to the hospital policy HPP-206 Identification of Patient during appointment booking and registration Liaises with the Insurance and Finance departments Assists in the orientation of new staff members Ensures that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times Ensures that the operating Room s scheduler desktop is up to date to reflect 24hrs status for the Operating Room s booking scheduling Acts as an interpreter when needed High School GraduateAssociate's or Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration or related field preferredPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two (2) years of experience in scheduling surgical procedures in a healthcare setting.Knowledge and skills in responding to codes and other emergencies.Knowledge of computer literacy and in Cerner system.Knowledge of adequate medical-surgical terminologies.